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Cherokee County, GA – Families across Cherokee County are being warned today about a fast-moving phone scam in which callers impersonate members of the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office and demand money for the release of recently incarcerated loved ones.
According to the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office, multiple residents reported receiving calls from individuals claiming to represent law enforcement. The scammers allegedly tell victims they can process bond payments over the phone using Apple Pay, Chime, or similar mobile apps — a tactic authorities say is a clear red flag…